Amends TCA Title 39.

Tennessee SB0979 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish that a person commits a Class B misdemeanor if they knowingly approach within 25 feet of a first responder—such as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician—after receiving a verbal warning not to do so while the responder is performing their official duties. The bill defines "harass" as engaging in conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress to a first responder without legitimate purpose. This legislation aims to protect first responders from interference and harassment while they are engaged in their duties.